We can see turmoil in the history, as well as in the future, of the Middle East. Events in this region are destined to effect the lives on everyone on earth.
We are being conformed to Christ's image through a lifelong process the Bible compares to walking. The Apostle Paul urged his readers to "walk worthy of your calling." How do we do this?
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Why Are So Many Abandoning Christianity?
Organized Christianity is in significant decline. Church attendance is plummeting and many people are shedding religion altogether. Why is this happening? The underlying cause principally involves vital biblical values that have been rejected by both individuals and traditional Christianity itself.
We live in tumultuous times in an uncertain world. What perspective should Christians have as we face the challenges of racism, violence and partisanship that surround us? This sermon discusses a basic spiritual principle that can guide our viewpoint and…
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In Good Company
There is an old story that Jewish rabbis used to tell their students regarding the building of the temple. They stated that when the temple was built, every stone was cut to fit perfectly and then shipped from the quarry...
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Setting an Example
Do we treat all equally and with respect as family, because we are now the children of the Almighty God?
For the United States, there are three big three patriotic days being Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Veterans days. However, can Christians be patriots or should we be patriotic? The US is going through a lot of turmoil…
True Christianity lives because Christianity is the most balanced and productive way of living, and is neither odd nor strange. It works. Great amounts of Christ’s teachings were the basic principles of interpersonal relationships. But do we really believe that…
The founder of Christianity was persecuted and eventually executed as an innocent man. His true followers can expect persecution. What is needed to deal with this? Pls. Note: Addt’l msgs given in the SF Bay Area congregation may be searched…
It's hard work to be a Christian. It has always been this way. But we have been gifted with the power of the Holy Spirit. With this power we are able to embrace and overcome the difficult things we face…
Autumn is the season in which Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Before focusing on His Second Coming during the Feast of Trumpets it's essential to understand His first coming and not only that He came, but the spiritual beauty in…
Why did God the Father sent Jesus Christ to Earth in His first advent? This message examines reasons for Christ's first coming, and how this all-important event fits into God's master plan for humanity.
Each of us is unique. We may have commonality in beliefs and in God's spirit, but we have our own perspective. All of us have had different formative experiences that include pain and being hurt by others. Through it all…
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How Can I Know Christianity Is the One True Religion?
The Bible claims Christianity is the one true religion, but can we confirm that through other means? Yes.
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What Happened to the Beliefs of the Early Church?
Why do you do the things you do? Why do you believe the things you believe? What is the origin of your religious beliefs? Have you ever really asked yourself these questions?
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The Coming World Religious Reformation
We hope you’ll carefully read the articles in this issue to better understand the right and truly needed religious reformation that is coming for the entire world—and how you can be a part of the greatest changes the world has...